Emmett Starr (13 results)

Wraps. Condition: Good. Vol. 4, No. 4. Edited by Malcolm Reiss. Cover art by George Gross for "Nirvana of the Seven Voodoos" (novel; Ki-Gor series) by John Peter Drummond. Includes "Warrior of the Veldt" (novelet) by Joe Musgrave; "Panther Wizard" (novelet) by Alexander Wallace; "The Apes Screamed 'Kill!'" (novelet) by Emmett McDowell; "Bwana Cannibal" by John Starr; "Devil Rain" by Walt Sheldon. Illustrated by Vestal and others. Tape mends; date written in pen on spine heel; edge and corner nicks, chips and wear; stains. Magazine.…

Wraps. Condition: Very Good-. Vol. 4, No. 4. Edited by Malcolm Reiss. Cover art by George Gross for "Nirvana of the Seven Voodoos" (novel; Ki-Gor series) by John Peter Drummond. Includes "Warrior of the Veldt" (novelet) by Joe Musgrave; "Panther Wizard" (novelet) by Alexander Wallace; "The Apes Screamed 'Kill!'" (novelet) by Emmett McDowell; "Bwana Cannibal" by John Starr; "Devil Rain" by Walt Sheldon. Illustrated by Vestal and others. Small stain to cover over girls head with minor associated scars; dealer's marks and library stamp on cover; standard wear and tear at edges. Magazine.…

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. History of the Cherokee Indians and their Legends and Folk Lore. Book.

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Hardcover. Condition: New. No Jacket. This reprinted edition contains a New, comprehensive, every-name Index, consisting of 123 pages, which was not included in the original publication. History of the Cherokee Indians and Their Legends and Folk Lore. With a New Added Index: The History of the Cherokee Indians and Their Legends and Folk Lore, is considered an essential source of reference for researchers investigating the Cherokee tribe, or family historians tracing their Native American family genealogy. In his Preface, the author Dr. Emmet Starr writes, "This humble effort is attempted for the purpose of perpetuating some of the facts relative to the Cherokee tribe that might otherwise be lost. The object has been to make it as near a personal history and biography of as many Cherokees as possible." Dr. Starr easily accomplishes his stated purpose and objective in this well-written and comprehensive book. This volume covers a multitude of subjects in the first-half of the book, including: Cherokee Origin, Religion, Characteristics; Trouble with the Chickamauga, the attack at Knoxville, Mussel Shoals Massacre, Removal to Arkansas, First printed laws; Convention of Delegates, Constitution Adopted; Proclamation of May 28, 1828; Treaty with the Cherokees, 1835;The emigration from Georgia, Cost Detachment, Resolutions of Protest, Political Differences, Civil War Averted; Act of Union between the Eastern and Western Cherokees; Treaty with the Cherokees, 1846, Schools established, Old settler payments, Keetoowah Society organized, Organization of military companies, Cherokees enter the Civil War, General Waite surrenders; Treaty with the Cherokees, 1866, Delawares acquire full rights, Shawnees adopted by Cherokees, Land sold to Osages, Officers' salaries fixed, Land donated to Masons, Lodges; The Texas Cherokees 1820-1830, Grant from Mexico, Grant from Texas, Treaties, Expulsion; Public school system established, National officials, Male and female seminary, Graduates, Eleemosynary Institutions; Missionary activities, first printing; Officers of the Cherokee Nation, September 9, 1839 to June 30, 1908; The second-half of this work is devoted to genealogies and biographies, of which there are several hundred, providing information on marriages, births, deaths over several generations and naming thousands of related persons. A new, every-name index has been added, containing more than 15,000 names. By Emmet Starr, Indexed by Jeff Bowen. Hardbound, (1921-1922), reprinted with new Index 2018, Illus., Maps, Index, 806 pp. J-S1414.…

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Condition: New. KlappentextBy: Emmett Star, Pub. 1921, reprinted 2021, 676 pages, Index, soft cover, ISBN #9788-1-63914-048-0.The Cherokees were considered the largest of the so-called Five Civilized Tribes, which also included Choctaws, Chick.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - By: Emmett Star, Pub. 1921, reprinted 2021, 676 pages, Index, soft cover, ISBN #9788-1-63914-048-0.The Cherokees were considered the largest of the so-called Five Civilized Tribes, which also included Choctaws, Chickasaws, Creeks, and Seminoles. Having been forcibly removed from their Southeastern lands in Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee via a treaty in the 1830's to new lands in Oklahoma. As the researcher will already know, there is a great deal of genealogical data on the Cherokees, mostly in the form of census records and enrollment records. The author has included many valuable items of interest concerning the Cherokee's history as a whole, such as: their constitution, treaties with the federal government, land transactions, school system, migration and resettlement to Oklahoma, committees, councils, officials, religion, language, and culture. The genealogist or family history will be delighted to find that half of this book is devoted to hundreds of genealogies and biographies. The biographies are noteworthy for their focus on the genealogical events of birth, marriage, and death over a period of several generations, naming thousands of related individuals in a classic roll-call of family members.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No DJ Issued. 1st Edition. "Embracing Aboriginal Customs, Religion, Laws, Folk Lore, and Civilization." Fair condition--cover loose but still attached; first two free end papers unattached, third free end paper loose but attached. Interior fully intact, no missing or marred pages, and tightly bound. Maps, photos, index. Laid in (glued) inside rear cover is large folded newspaper article from "The Daily Oklahoman" dated Sept. 10, 1922: "Scotchman Captured by Cherokees, Founded First Tribal School after Thrilling Escape." Guaranteed satisfaction; booksellers since 1988.…

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.